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STRATHCLYDE BRITISH
Sub-Roman British (DBA II/81d)
Using the late Sub-Roman British (II/81d) sublist, this army
represents the northern British Kingdom of Strathclyde circa 540-945 AD.
In particular, it represents the army of Riderch (Rhydderich) Hael, King of
Strathclyde (c.532-612), who contested with the Picts for supremacy in the north
and then turned back the Anglian tide in wars with Diera and Bernicia
Hael was one of the few Dark Age Kings of the period to survive multiple
campaigns to die "on his pillow" of old age, and he is connected in Viking tales
with Myrrdin (Merlin) who sheltered in his court, and with Wayland the Smithy,
who produced a sword presented by Hael to Merlin that may be the basis for the
mythical Excalibur. The army is comprised of Essex figures selected from their
15mm Dark Age range, with a few immigrants from Essex' Saxon and Viking ranges.
The figures are painted by David Kuijt and feature a mix of hand-painted shields
and the outstanding Little Big Man Dark Ages shield rub-ons, along with a LBM
banner.
Riderch Hael with Nobles and Retainers (3Cv/Gen & 3Cv)
Nobles and Horsemen of the Hill Country (3Cv & 2Lh)
Pedyt (4Sp)
Pedyt (4Sp)
Pedyt (4Sp)
Pedyt (4Sp)
Archers (2Ps)
For those who wonder why Strathclyde Brits instead of
Arthurians, this army is slated for use in a four player Northern
British Dark Ages campaign featuring the Stratchclyde Brits, the
Scots-Irish of Dalriada, the Picts of Fortrui, and the Angles of Diera
and Bernicia.
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Last Update:
20 July 2010
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